In this film, a couple, after seeing the lovely job a friend of theirs has done in converting an old mill house into a cozy mansion, moves into an old farmhouse after persuading the current owner, an old man, to leave. When they arrive, he appears to be preparing to leave, but it soon becomes evident that the man has no intention of going to live with his children, and intends to stay in the house. At first, they find his presence unbearable, but when he must go to the hospital, they begin to realize that they care for the feisty old gentleman. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide

美國假釋犯(保羅沃克飾)來到南非約翰尼斯堡，希望與前妻重修舊好。預先租好的車子原本應該在機場等他，但租車公司卻給了他不同的車。不知情的他決定不跟租車公司計較，上了車之後，一連串不可思議的事件接二連三發生…。車上的一支神秘手機、一通神秘簡訊、一把手槍、後車廂一個被綑綁的陌生女子，引發全市警察的窮追不捨，讓他陷入前所未有的危機！握緊方向盤，油門摧到底，他決定極速求生，奮力一搏…！ 《玩命關頭》系列動作巨星保羅沃克，再飆極速快感！美國假釋犯來到南非約翰尼斯堡，卻遭遇到不可思議的事情接連發生，他決定握緊方向盤，油門摧到底，他決定極速求生，奮力一搏…！ 沃克在异国游中除了租到一辆车之外，还获得了额外奉送的大礼——一把枪和一名女人质，这让他陷入险局。

In the time of Counter-Reformation, a miller and his son come under investigation by a priest of the Inquisition, when rumors spread that their prosperity comes from working with the Devil. The Devil's Trap is a film directed by František Vlá?il, based on a novel by Alfréd Technik, adapted by František A. Dvorák and Miloš Kratochvíl. It was the first of three historical dramas that Vlá?il made during the Czech New Wave (technically he isn't really a part of the New Wave, however these films were made during the same era of artistic freedom), preceding his more well known Marketa Lazarová (1967) and Valley of the Bees (1968). Set in the late 16th Century during the Catholic Reformation, in the Moravian Karst, situated in what is now the Eastern Czech Republic, it tells the tale of a miller (Vítezslav Vejrazka), and his son Jan (Vít Olmer), who come under suspicion and are investigated by a Jesuit priest of the Inquisition (Miroslav Macháchek), when rumors of witchcraft are spread by the local regent (Cestmír Randa), who is jealous of the miller's prosperity and degree of respect among the local populace. As expected from Vlá?il, this film is a stunning experience all the way through. From the opening shot, an ominous manipulation of perspective with a close up of a mangled figure of Christ dominating the foreground against a tiny figure in black walking along the horizon, to the breathtaking confrontational finale inside the vast stalactite filled Karst caverns, it is a wonderful display of visual mastery. Maybe not quite as impressive as Marketa Lazarová, but still full of astonishing imagery. As seen from unique angles and distinct points of view which highlight the director's remarkable sense of awareness of framing, motion, and positioning on the emotional and dramatic tone of the scene. The most memorable being a repeated shot where the camera is suspended and launched with speed through the air towards the miller's door. The story here is a simple one and I would say more accessible than his later works. With a conventional structure emphasized as much by its plot and characters, than by its expressionistic cinematography or authentic historical detail. The events play out without much surprise, and there is a strong underlying, almost supernatural, mysterious aspect that is left unresolved, in fact barely explored, which is slightly disappointing, but only because it's so fascinating that I wish there was more. Acting is great all around. Particularly the villains: Miroslav Macháchek as the priest, casting a sinister and imposing shadow wherever he goes, and Cestmír Randa as the weasel like regent behind all the persecution. While Vít Olmer brings a charismatic leading man presence in his role as the miller's son Jan, in love with the lovely orphan girl Martina (Karla Chadimová), who becomes a dangerous object of rivalry between Jan and other young men of the village. The film also features the evocative music of Zden?k Liška (perhaps the most prolific composer of the Czech New Wave). In this his second of eleven collaborations with Vlá?il, his compositions are used sparingly, but to great effect, complimenting but never overpowering a scene. The best example of which can be heard in an amazingly shot celebration and dance sequence at the end of the second act. The Devil's Trap might not be a masterpiece, but it is still a strong effort, with a fascinating straightforward story and a glorious historical setting captured beautifully by Vlá?il's unmistakable visual prowess. A fine work that would also be the perfect starter plate to prepare yourself for the challenging feast of Marketa Lazarová or The Valley of the Bees. It even has an easy to digest running time. It's therefore puzzling why this gem remains largely overlooked and ignored.

一对忠实的夫妇的安静的周末发生了奇怪的转折，一个噩梦般的疯狂邪教领导人要去成天启预言。。。

米迦尔是一名夜间医生。他的病人大多来自动荡的贫民区，比如其他医生根本不屑于接待的瘾君子。他不仅见证着病人们复杂的人际关系，自己也深陷生活的泥沼：不知道如何做一个好丈夫，和情人的关系也越来越不顺利。当一名药剂师亲戚拉他下水，一起贩卖虚假药物，他的人生彻底地脱轨了。又一个夜幕降临，他能不能把握住机会，做出正确的选择，守住自己的良知和底线？